Fourques, Arles

Name: Fourques
Address: Arles, France

#16 among attractions in Arles

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Fourques is a commune and a village in the southeastern corner of the Gard department in southern France, some 4 km north of Arles. The village is located at the confluence of the Rhone and the Little Rhone and sprang up adjoining a bridge across the latter built by the Romans. A historic suspension bridge was constructed across the Little Rhone early in the nineteenth century. ()

Alternative names: Area: 14.76 mi²Coordinates: 43°41'38"N, 4°36'42"E

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Fourques – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arles Amphitheatre, Church of St. Trophime, Obélisque d'Arles, Roman Theatre of Arles.

1.5 miSE
2-tiered amphitheatre with bullfights
Arles Amphitheatre, Arles
38 min walk • Steeped in history and grandeur, the Arles Amphitheatre is a monumental testament to the architectural prowess of the Roman Empire. Located in the heart of Arles, France, this ancient structure, also known as the Arenes d'Arles, continues to captivate visitors with its...
1.5 miSE
Romanesque-style church with sculptures
Church of St. Trophime, Arles
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Arles, France, the Church of St. Trophime stands as a beacon of religious history and architectural grandeur. This former cathedral, dedicated to Saint Trophimus, is an exquisite example of Romanesque architecture and has...
1.4 miSE
Obelisk
Obélisque d'Arles, Arles
37 min walk • The Obélisque d'Arles is a 4th-century Roman obelisk, erected in the center of the Place de la République, in front of the town hall of Arles, France.
1.5 miSE
Historical place, Archaeological site,
Roman Theatre of Arles, Arles
39 min walk • The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century Roman theatre, built during the reign of Caesar Augustus. It is located next to the Arles Amphitheatre in the city of Arles, Provence, France.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Musée Réattu, Arles
33 min walk • Musée Réattu is an art museum in Arles, housing paintings, including works by Arles-born painter Jacques Réattu, drawings by Picasso, as well as sculptures and a large collection of photographs. It regularly holds exhibitions of contemporary art.
1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Museon Arlaten, Arles
36 min walk • Museon Arlaten is a museum dedicated to the ethnography of Provence. It is located in Arles, at 29, rue de la République, and it is hosted in the 15th century Hôtel particulier Laval-Castellane, now a monument historique.
1.2 miSE
Ruins
Archaeological site of the Trinquetaille glassware, Arles
30 min walk • The archaeological site of the Trinquetaille glassware in Trinquetaille has been acquired by the town council of Arles in 1978.
1.3 miSE
Historical place
Thermes, Arles
33 min walk • The Thermes de Constantin or Thermes du Nord are Roman baths from the 4th century, located in Arles on the banks of the Rhône.
1.4 miSE
Historical place, Square
Cryptoportiques, Arles
36 min walk • The forum of Arles, located in the city of Arles, France, is the first major urban achievement circa 30-20 BC of the Roman colony founded in 46 BC to thank Arelate for its support of Caesar.
1.4 miSE
43°40'38"N • 4°37'41"E
The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film, Arles
36 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
1 miSE
Ruins
Verrerie de Trinquetaille, Arles
25 min walk • The Verrerie de Trinquetaille is a former factory of glass products, especially bottles, located in the district of Trinquetaille, in Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhone. It is one of the few pre-industrial sites still visible in the region. The factory has produced glass jugs, such as Dame jeanne.